National Register of Historic Places

St. Anthony School

Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Listed
September 25, 1997
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
97001171

About this property

St. Anthony Catholic School is a historic school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is located at 820 Northeast 3rd Street. Saint Anthony Catholic School is the parochial Catholic school of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Broward County. On September 26, 1997, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The school building was built in 1926 by John Olsson. The architect was Francis Abreu. Chris Evert, former professional tennis player, member of International Tennis Hall of Fame Sarah Lihan, Olympian who placed 9th in women's sailing 470 at 2012 Summer Olympics Brian Piccolo, former professional football player, inspiration for film Brian's Song Mike Stanley, former professional baseball player and 1995 American League All-Star Michael Connelly, author of The Lincoln Lawyer and former president of Mystery Writers of America Charles Liteky, former Army chaplain and Medal of Honor recipient William J. Zloch, U.S. District Court Judge for the Southern District of Florida Broward County listings at National Register of Historic Places

Location

820 NE. 3rd St.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
26.12472, -80.13486

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Nearby Battles

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When was St. Anthony School listed on the National Register?

St. Anthony School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 1997.

What type of historic resource is St. Anthony School?

St. Anthony School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for St. Anthony School?

The period of significance for St. Anthony School is recorded as the industrial era.

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